• Affinity users won't be forced into paying subscriptions following Canva acquisition

    After Canva’s acquisition of Affinity design software sparked concern regarding the future of its one-time purchase pricing model, both companies are now promising that users won’t be forced into subscribing to the service — ever. On Wednesday, Canva and Affinity published a joint pledge promising to keep Affinity software “fair, transparent, and affordable,” including “the perpetual licenses that have made Affinity special.” Affinity’s design software suite is considered to be one of the few...

  • WhatsApp now lets users pin multiple messages to a chat

    It’s been a while since WhatsApp introduced the ability to pin a message to a chat, so that it is always visible in that conversation. With the latest version of the app, Meta has introduced a small change to this feature that now lets users pin multiple messages to the same chat. more

  • You may be offered a free premium Telegram subscription – but please don’t accept

    On the face of it, getting a free premium Telegram subscription direct from the company seems like a pretty sweet deal, giving you access to features like transcribing voice messages into texts. But the price of this particular free deal is way too high more

  • Spotify Miniplayer Launched For Desktop Premium Users

    Spotify is launching a new player for desktop users who are Premium subscribers called Spotify Miniplayer and the feature has been available on both Microsoft’s Windows Platform and Apple’s macOS platform. The Miniplayer is like that super cool friend who knows exactly how to keep the party going, whether you’re all about music or can’t […]

  • Annual subscriptions to Max are currently 40 percent off

    New subscribers (and some existing ones) can get a year of Max for 40 percent off. The discount applies to every tier of the streaming service. The deal makes the ad-free, 4K version $140 annually instead of $240. The least expensive sub is ad-supported and now $70 yearly, or $5.83 per month as opposed to the usual $10. Falling between those two plans is the ad-free level without 4K that's going for $105 for the year, instead of $192 for a 12-month period. Max will run the promotion until...

  • Spain suspends Telegram ban to investigate impact on users

    Spain's High Court has suspended its own order that was set to block messaging app Telegram's services in the country. Judge Santiago Pedraz issued an order on Friday calling for a temporary ban on Telegram following complaints from several media companies alleging the messaging app allows users to upload TV and video content without permission. The ban was expected to come into effect today. Pedraz has now halted the order and called for a police report to investigate the impact...

  • Spotify Finally Launches Miniplayer for Desktop Premium Users

    Spotify has finally introduced a miniplayer to improve the desktop experience as a Premium feature for users—featuring two different designs. The new feature is located in the bottom right corner of the Spotify desktop player, shrinking the app into controls like volume, back/next tracks, and song information. The player closely resembles the miniplayer that is […]

  • Ohtani fans pay premium for Dodgers gear in Japan

    SEOUL >> Mai Fukuo was gift-shopping for a friend. Hideki Chiba was in the same sports store in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo looking for something for his father-in-law.

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  • Max Slashes Annual Subscription Prices for Limited Time

    Are you a cord cutter who is a fan of HBO content? Now is a great time to consider adding a Max subscription to your streaming TV options. The popular video streaming service is running a limited-time deal on annual subscriptions that could save you some serious cash over the course of a year. And […]

  • Microsoft Teams to introduce intelligent message translation in chats

    Microsoft has announced a new feature for Microsoft Teams that will provide intelligent message translation within chats. This functionality can improve communication by helping users understand messages in different languages. When a user receives a message in a language other than their preferred language, a translation will be suggested to them for better understanding. Users […]

  • ChromeOS update lets you control which apps can see your location

    In addition to protecting your privacy, Google is adding more granular app controls for your microphone and webcam.